1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · P774 ERX
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 144,644 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P774 ERX Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 144,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P774 ERX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (P774 ERX) between August 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (25 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P774 ERX Mileage History
- 21/08/200665,434 mi
- 15/08/200775,134 mi+9,700 mi
- 21/08/200775,137 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/200882,094 mi+6,957 mi
- 19/08/200882,131 mi+37 mi
- 18/08/200987,992 mi+5,861 mi
- 19/08/201093,633 mi+5,641 mi
- 21/09/201196,510 mi+2,877 mi
- 21/09/201196,510 mi
- 19/09/201299,674 mi+3,164 mi
- 19/09/201299,674 mi
- 01/10/2013102,750 mi+3,076 mi
- 01/10/2014106,277 mi+3,527 mi
- 01/10/2014106,277 mi
- 08/10/2015110,114 mi+3,837 mi
- 19/10/2015110,304 mi+190 mi
- 12/10/2016115,173 mi+4,869 mi
- 14/10/2016115,173 mi
- 29/09/2017120,216 mi+5,043 mi
- 05/10/2017120,279 mi+63 mi
- 09/10/2018120,310 mi+31 mi
- 02/11/2018120,315 mi+5 mi
- 04/03/2020125,360 mi+5,045 mi
- 11/03/2020125,360 mi
- 12/03/2021128,715 mi+3,355 mi
- 22/03/2021128,724 mi+9 mi
- 29/03/2022134,250 mi+5,526 mi
- 11/04/2022134,250 mi
- 28/05/2025140,396 mi+6,146 mi
- 30/05/2025140,400 mi+4 mi
- 02/06/2026144,641 mi+4,241 mi
- 03/06/2026144,644 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,004 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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